Those who want to wait on the sidelines for further price reductions could be disappointed: The cost of solar panels has started to plateau and, while installation labor and other soft costs continue to fall, the phasing out of state tax incentives and utility rebates and grants has largely offset those savings.

When Consumer Reports says it, people listen! We have seen an increase in interest in solar after the publication of this article. We are happy to provide you with a free quote so you too can take advantage of the incredible savings and benefits of solar as well! Fill out our contact form at aileysolarelectric.com/contact or call us at (773)492-1294 or email us at info@aileysolar.com.

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We are excited to announce that we have recently partnered with Solar Chicago, the City of Chicago and Vote Solar initiative to bring affordable solar to the Chicago area! After a competitive bidding process, Ailey Solar, Juhl Renewable Energy Systems, Microgrid Solar, and Kapital Electric were selected by the committee as contractors for the program. This program is designed to provide you with the cheapest installation costs, coming in at 25% below market rates.

You still have a chance to express interest in the program (without obligation) until September 30th. We highly encourage all Chicagoland residents thinking about solar to apply. If you choose to participate in the program, there is a likely chance that Ailey Solar will be installing your system, though initial contact would be through a different company, such as Juhl Renewable Energy Systems or Microgrid Solar. If you would not like to participate in the program and go through us directly, we would still be happy to work with you, though program rates would be lower due to the grant funding of Solar Chicago.